Downloadable 2017 Ford Escape Brochure

PEKIN, Ill., – Are you looking for a new crossover vehicle? Be sure to take a look at the 2017 Ford Escape electronic brochure. You can learn about Ford's compact crossover and its great features, and decide if it's the vehicle for you! For photos and performance specifications, download the 2017 Ford Escape brochure!

Downloadable 2017 Ford Escape Brochure

Read all you need to know about the latest Ford Escape when you download the electronic brochure from Velde Ford! With its EcoBoost engine, SYNC 3 connectivity, and multiple safety features, you'll see why this versatile crossover vehicle is perfect for you by downloading the 2017 Ford Escape brochure!

Available in multiple trim levels, Ford's compact crossover will take you where you need to go! To find out more information about feature details, photos, and vehicle specs, be sure to read the downloadable 2017 Ford Escape Brochure on our website!

Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. Schedule a test drive of a 2017 Ford Escape, or let us show you our other latest Ford models.We want you to enjoy your car buying experience and we want you to leave feeling confident in your buying or leasing decision. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Downloadable 2017 Ford Fusion Brochure

PEKIN, Ill., – Are you on the hunt for a new car? The 2017 Ford Fusion is a versatile midsize care, available in multiple models and trim levels to suite your lifestyle. Read more when you download the 2017 Ford Fusion electronic brochure!

Downloadable 2017 Ford Fusion Brochure

Learn everything about the Ford Fusion, Fusion Energi, and Fusion Hybrid models when you download this electronic brochure! It includes details such as vehicle specifications, Ford SYNC 3 technology, and the new rotary gear shift dial!

Designed with safety in mind, the 2017 Ford Fusion will provide a driving experience like no other! Get all the details you need to make a confident buying or leasing decision conveniently online! Read the downloadable 2017 Ford Fusion Brochure to start your buying or leasing process today!

Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. Stop by the dealership to schedule a test drive of a 2017 Ford Fusion, or any of our other new Ford models! We want you to enjoy your car buying experience and leave feeling confident that you chose the right vehicle for you lifestyle and needs. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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6 Activities to Keep Your Kids Busy Over Winter Break

PEKIN, Ill., – Christmas is over and now the kids are stuck at home for winter break. After they inevitably become bored with their new toys and gifts, keep them out of your hair with these 6 activities to keep your kids busy over winter break! It may seem like they'll never be back in school, but you might have fun with some of these ideas along with them!

Window Art

This project is fun, easy, and you probably have the supplies at home already. Use food coloring and white glue to create these unique pieces of window art. 

Cloud Dough

Cloud dough is simple to make using flour and vegetable oil. Its fun consistency allows it to stick together and crumble apart. 

Easy Dish Soap Foam

This activity is simple and clean! Using dish soap and your food processor you can create a fun, foamy, sensory experience. 

Pizza Crescent Rolls

Winter break means the kids will be at home for lunch! Find recipes that they can create for themselves! These pizza crescent rolls are easy to make and something fun to entertain them in the kitchen.

Paint in the Snow

Winter break wouldn't be complete without some snow-play time. After sledding and snowman building get boring, use craft paint to create snowy works of art.

Breakfast Sushi

Another fun recipe for kids to create for themselves is breakfast sushi! It's relatively healthy and cute to look at!

Try these 6 activities to keep your kids busy over winter break! You won't be disappointed, and you might even find a new winter break tradition that you love! Don't forget to take a look at our Ford Crossover Comparison page if you need a new vehicle to get you through the winter! You should also check out our Who is Velde Ford? page if you haven't had a chance yet! 

At Velde Ford, we're committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Stop by the dealership located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or visit our website: VeldeFordPekin.com for more information.

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Christmas Morning Breakfast Recipes

PEKIN, Ill., – Christmas is approaching quickly! It's easy to get caught up in the bustle of gift buying and planning dinner. But have you given any thought to what you'll be enjoying for breakfast? Christmas is a fun time to prepare a special breakfast that you might not otherwise try! Check out these Christmas morning breakfast recipes to make for your family.

Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes

If you love pancakes and you love cinnamon rolls, this breakfast recipe is the best of both worlds! Who needs maple syrup when you have warm icing!

Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake

Who says you can't have cake for breakfast? You could always substitute another fruit if you don't have blueberries on hand.

Overnight French Toast Bake

Prepare this recipe on Christmas eve to ensure you have a full belly on Christmas morning! The only thing better than regular french toast, is baked french toast.

Cheesy Potato Breakfast Casserole

This hearty meal combines all sorts of breakfast favorites into one cheesy, melty, dish!

Breakfast Bombs

These mini slider-style breakfast sandwiches are perfect if you're having company for breakfast on Christmas. Finger food is always great for larger groups of people.

Easy Monkey Bread

This monkey bread might look complicated and messy, but we promise it's easy and delicious!

Baked Eggs in Toast

This twist on a basic breakfast can be altered to please the pickiest of palettes.

Make your family happy and full this this holiday season with these Christmas morning breakfast recipes! Whichever one you choose is sure to be a hit! Don't forget to treat yourself to something special this Christmas. Be sure to browse our inventory of Ford vehicles, and use our Ford Crossover Comparison page to help you make a good decision! You can also learn about our vision and values by checking out our Who is Velde Ford? page!

Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. We want you to enjoy your car buying experience. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Combat the Cold with the 2017 Ford Escape

PEKIN, Ill., – The frigid temperatures of winter can sometimes feel debilitating. You know you would rather stay cozy and warm inside than go get into a cold car to head to work. But what if the car wasn't cold and the only time your skin had to touch the freezing air was on the short walk from your door to your vehicle? Thanks to the Ford Extreme Climate Team, these fantasies could be your reality. Combat the cold this winter with the 2017 Ford Escape!

When the polar vortex gripped much of North America in the winter of 2013-2014, it became apparent that new technologies would need to be developed if Ford was going to keep their customers happy and warm. The Ford Extreme Climate Team, which conducts research on driving habits of inhabitants of many extreme climate regions, hosted a customer clinic in northern Canada to listen to what consumers wanted. The outcome was overwhelmingly "Heat everything" and so the team got to work to bring warmth to drivers everywhere.

The result of their research is apparent in the cold weather technology available on the 2017 Ford Escape. Available features include:

• Heated steering wheel
• Heated front seats
• Heated side mirrors
• All-weather floor mats
• Windshield wiper de-icer (works in under 10 minutes!)

In addition to these luxurious features, the 2017 Ford Escape is also compatible with the FordPass app, which allows drivers to remotely start their vehicle using ForD SYNC Connect technology. The app gives drivers the capability to not only start their engine, but control the features mentioned above.

With the majority of winter still ahead of us, you may want to consider how you could combat the cold with a 2017 Ford Escape from Velde Ford Pekin. Check out our inventory to find the model that's right for you, or take a look at our Ford Crossover Comparison page to help you choose a vehicle. Feel free to stop by the dealership if you have any questions or need help picking out a new vehicle this winter! 

Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. We want you to enjoy your car buying experience. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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DIY Mason Jar Gift Ideas

PEKIN, Ill., – Struggling to get those last few people checked off of your holiday gift list? We know shopping this time of year can be a major pain. So don't go stand in line or fight with other shoppers, we decided to share our favorite DIY mason jar gift ideas! Mason jar gifts are a creative, cost effective way to show your loved ones you care! They're easy to personalize and there's something that everyone will enjoy. 

Tea Time Mason Jar

For the tea lover in your life, fill a mason jar with tea essentials! A small jar of honey, your favorite teas, some small cookies, and anything else you can think of! 

Peppermint Brownies 

Compile the ingredients needed to bake these delicious brownies and you've got a pretty sweet gift!

Friendship Soup

This tasty soup will keep your friends warm this winter! It will also make a quick and easy meal for your loved one when they're in a pinch.

Spa in a Mason Jar

Put together a spa in a mason jar by gathering some hygiene essentials and fun cosmetic goodies, like lotions, scrubs, and nail polish.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Who doesn't love a good chocolate chip cookie? This gift makes homemade cookies easy as can be!

Shake and Pour Pancakes

Everyone loves pancakes! Include a small bottle of maple syrup for a sweet, tasty gift.

Hopefully these DIY mason jar gift ideas give you some inspiration to get creative with your gift giving this holiday season. We think your family and friends will love these thoughtful, fun presents. If you're thinking of buying yourself a gift this holiday season, check out our Ford Crossover Comparison page to help you choose the perfect new vehicle! You can see side-by-side comparisons of the 2017 Ford Edge, Escape, and Explorer. 

Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. We want you to enjoy your car buying experience. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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New Ford Crossover Comparison Page

PEKIN, Ill., – At Velde Ford in Pekin, Illinois, we want to help you choose a vehicle that is perfect for you! That's why we've created our new Ford crossover comparison page to give you the facts you need to know before buying. We compared the 2017 Ford Edge, Escape, and Explorer so you can see sizes, MPG, horsepower, and more, all side-by-side.

If you've already decided to purchase a Ford crossover, you've already made two important decisions about your new vehicle's make and class! Now the details are what will sway your opinion and we want to make sure you're comfortable with the choices you're making. Pick the vehicle with the most room for your growing family, the most horsepower for towing, or the highest MPG for your road trips! We've made it easy to see your options, all in one convenient location.

For all the details to help you choose your Ford crossover, be sure to take a look at our new Ford crossover comparison page at VeldeFordPekin.com. Don't forget to take care of your existing vehicle this winter! Check out our service pages to help you keep your car running smoothly all year long!

Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. We want you to enjoy your car buying experience. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Ford Employees Set Record For Number of Inventions in 2016

PEKIN, Ill., – So far this year, nearly 1,500 U.S. patents have been granted to Ford and its employees. That number is up 25 percent from last year and is larger than any automaker in the United States. As well as patents, Ford employees have set a record for number of inventions in 2016, as well.

This year, Ford employees submitted more patent applications than any other year since Ford's inception 113 years ago. Globally, 8,000 new inventions were submitted over the course of the year, up nearly 40 percent from last year's number, and 90 percent from 2014.

Among these inventions is one for equipping autonomous vehicles with drones, the Ford eChair for wheelchair users, and On-the-Go H20 condensation collection system. All of these creations will bring new innovative technology to the future Ford line-up. Additionally, of the 5,500 Ford employees who submitted inventions disclosures, 2,200 were first-time inventors.

As well as the impressive number of patents and inventions coming out of Ford this year, the company also worked with TechShop to open a facility in Detroit where at-home engineers can collaborate to develop ideas and create prototypes. The shop is equipped with tools and computers loaded with design software.

We're proud to let you know that Ford employees set a record for number of inventions in 2016, and we're proud of all the innovative ideas that come out Ford headquarters! While you're busy coming up with your own creative ideas, don't forget to take care of your car this winter! Be sure to check our coupons page to save on your auto service needs!

Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. We want you to enjoy your car buying experience. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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7 Cookie Recipes to Include in Your Holiday Baking

PEKIN, Ill., – The holiday season wouldn't be complete without all of the delicious baked goods and cookies we get to eat! For many families, baking cookies is a Christmas tradition! We gathered these 7 cookie recipes to include in your holiday baking this season. We guarantee they're all delicious. You might eat them all before you have a chance to share them with loved ones!

Cherry Cream Cheese Cookies

These tasty treats are bright and festive with their cherry toppers and they taste just as good as they look! Perfect for sharing with Santa, or friends and family.

Peppermint Mocha Cookies

If you love those peppermint mocha lattes from your favorite coffee shop, you'll be sure to love these fun holiday cookies! Perfect for dunking in your hot cocoa.

Sugar Plum Shortbread

The sugar plums will be dancing in your mouth with this classic recipe! These make a great pair with your morning coffee or tea!

Peanut Butter Ritz Cookies

Crunchy, flaky, peanut butter goodies like this are too good to share! Keep these ones all to yourself!

Lemon Butter Cookies

Gooey lemon cookies are a nice change from your traditional holiday baked goods. The lemon adds a nice tart flavor complemented nicely by the powdered sugar topping.

Melting Snowman Oreo Truffles

These cute truffles are festive and delicious! If you want to stick with the more simple side of things, just hold off on the snowman decorations and add sprinkles instead!

Chocolate Caramel Pretzels 

It doesn't get much better than this salty and sweet combination! The pretzels add a nice crunch!

We hope you enjoy our 7 cookie recipes to include in your holiday baking this season! Whether you try just one, or all 7, we think your friends and family will enjoy these tasty treats! Don't forget to save a few for Santa and his reindeer! While you're busy enjoying time with your family this holiday season, don't forget about your Velde family, too! We're here to meet all of your car care and auto service needs all year round! 

Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. We want you to enjoy your car buying experience. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Christmas Traditions to Start With Your Family

PEKIN, Ill., – December has officially arrived, which means Christmas fanatics everywhere are busting out the decorations and festive music! Maybe you've already started decorating, but have you given any thought to starting new family traditions this year? The beginning of the month is the perfect time to start using an advent calendar or begin picking your favorite cookie recipes! Check out our list of Christmas traditions to start with your family this holiday season!

Elf on the Shelf

If you haven't heard yet, the Elf on the Shelf tradition has become popular with young families. You can alter the game to your liking, but simply put, Santa sends scout elves to help manage his naughty and nice list. These sneaky elves move around at night and your kids will have fun looking for them each morning leading up to Christmas.

Advent Calendars

There are tons of advent calendars available for purchase to help your children manage their excitement in the weeks leading up to christmas. Some include candy or small toys. It's something fun to look forward to and a fun way to count down the days until Christmas morning!

Book Advent

Instead of purchasing an advent calendar, you can create your own advent using books! Purchase a short book for each day of the month and wrap each one for your children to open. They'll be excited to open their gifts and you'll be happy they're reading!

Pick a New Ornament for the Tree

Each year before you decorate your Christmas tree, let your kids pick a new ornament from the store. It's a fun way to make them feel involved and a great way to slowly grow your ornament collection.

Christmas Eve Pajamas

Who doesn't love a new pair of pjs? Wrap up a fun set of pajamas and have the kids open them on Christmas Eve. Then you can get cozy watching a festive movie or reading a Christmas story.

Christmas Cookies

Many people bake cookies around the holidays. Start a tradition with you kids by picking out your favorite recipes to share with family and to leave for Santa! Let your little bakers get busy in the kitchen with you to create memories that will last forever!

We hope you'll give these Christmas traditions to start with your family a try this holiday season and start creating memories with your loved ones! We would also like to invite you to join our Velde Family for any of your car buying or service needs!

At Velde Ford, we're committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Stop by the dealership located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or visit our website: VeldeFordPekin.com for more information.

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Ford, Fisher-Price Power Wheels Smart Drive Mustang

PEKIN, Ill., – Ford has been working closely with Fisher-Price to bring Mustang lovers and their children the ultimate Power Wheels experience! The Ford, Fisher-Price Power Wheels Smart Drive Mustang is a fun, battery-operated toy car designed for young enthusiasts, by experienced engineers.

Available in blue or pink, created from real Ford data, the Power Wheels Smart Drive Mustang incorporates advanced technology and safety features, just like your real pony-car. This computer-controlled powertrain, ride-on toy features:

• Traction control - for those slippery grass slopes and rocky driveway turns. Wheel slip is monitored to adjust motor speeds.
• Stability monitoring - for those sharp turns and intense races! The tilt sensors detect angles, and turn off the motors to prevent rollovers.
• Speed control - in case your little speed demon is going a little too fast. Set a top speed from 1 MPH to 5 MPH.
• Battery monitoring - so your mini racer never runs out of charge on the road! Check the battery level on the LED touch interface.
• Built-in sound system - because no sporty car would be complete without an awesome stereo and auxiliary input to play your own music.

The Ford, Fisher-Price Power Wheels Smart Drive Mustang will go on sale next month! It sounds like the perfect Christmas gift for the little one in your life! With all of the safety features, what parent could protest! Don't forget to stop by Velde Ford of Pekin this holiday season to see what it's like to be treated like family! You can learn more about us on our Who is Velde Ford? page!

Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. We want you to enjoy your car buying experience. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Introducing the Ford EcoSport - Go Small, Live Big

PEKIN, Ill., – If you haven't heard, Ford's smallest SUV is here, and it's packing a big punch. Introducing the Ford EcoSport - Go Small, Live Big with this compact SUV. The word's first ever Snapchat vehicle reveal took place last Monday, presenting the EcoSport at a Hollywood pop-up event.

Don't be fooled by the vehicle's small appearance! The tagline "Go Small & Live Big" is meant to encompass the SUV's small size, while simultaneously showing buyers that you can still "live big."

“More people are choosing to spend their time and money sharing experiences with friends and family instead of buying more stuff,” Chantel Lenard, ‎executive director, Ford U.S. marketing said. “EcoSport fits perfectly into this growing lifestyle. It’s our smallest SUV, packed with features and personality.”

Features of the Ford EcoSport Include:

• B&O PLAY audio system, including 10 speakers
• HD Radio Technology, and SiriusXM satellite radio
• SYNC 3
• 8-inch infotainment display screen
• SYNC Connect with FordPass mobile app
• 12-volt power outlet
• Available 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with Intelligent 4WD
• 30 stowage pockets, bins, and hooks
• Cargo management system

It's exciting to be introducing the Ford EcoSport - Go Small, Live Big campaign! Ford's newest, smallest SUV won't be hitting the lots until early 2018, so while you're waiting, be sure to check out all of our other Ford models at Velde Ford Pekin! 

At Velde Ford, we're committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Stop by the dealership located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or visit our website: VeldeFordPekin.com for more information.

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Delicious Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

PEKIN, Ill. – After many hours of cooking, cleaning, and shopping, we finally made it to Thanksgiving. The meal with your family was delicious and everybody complimented you on the stuffing this year. But now you have all of these leftovers piled in your fridge, and there’s no way you’re eating the same thing for the next week. We have a solution for you, though! Try these delicious Thanksgiving leftover recipes and make something new with the old.

Delicious Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole

Leftover Turkey Chili

Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Pesto Panini

Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

Thanksgiving Leftover Nachos

Mashed Potato Puffs

Turkey & Brie Grilled Cheese

Don't feel like you're stuck eating the same thing everyday for a week after Thanksgiving! Embrace those leftovers and try out these delicious Thanksgivng leftover recipes! Be sure to check out our Who is Velde? page this holiday! We want to show you what it's like to be treated like family during your car buying or auto service experience!

Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. We want you to enjoy your car buying experience. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Best Travel Times to Avoid Thanksgiving Traffic

PEKIN, Ill. –– Are you planning to travel this Thanksgiving? Many Americans take to the roads each November to visit family members and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner, but this holiday can be a rough one if you haven't planned your trip ahead of time!

Last year an estimated 46.9 million Americans took to the road to enjoy turkey and stuffing somewhere away from home, according to AAA. It's safe to assume many of the families who squeezed into cars for those trips found themselves squeezed between other vehicles caught in bothersome traffic jams.

But after two years of monitoring traffic conditions around the holidays, Google uncovered a few insights that could potentially keep you out of the gridlock game throughout your holiday travels. If you're planning on crossing state lines this year to enjoy your feast, take a look at these best travel times to avoid Thanksgiving traffic.

Best Travel Times to Avoid Thanksgiving Traffic

• If possible, avoid making travel plans for the day before Thanksgiving. According to Google's data, Wednesday is the worst day of the week to travel on before Thanksgiving. It's no wonder seeing as everyone else in America is also scrambling to get to their Turkey Day destinations. If your plans require you to travel on Wednesday, try to leave before or after the timeframe of 3–5 p.m., which is considered the worst time on the worst day to travel.

• It might sound crazy, but the best time to travel for Thanksgiving is, well, Thanksgiving Day. Thursday tends to be the day with the least amount of traffic all week, and since typical Turkey Day feasts take place between 12 and 2 p.m., you're less likely to run into any traffic during this time.

• If you're heading to a new destination for the first time this Thanksgiving, prepare for your trip with directions from more than one source––don't put all of the pressure on Siri. We recommend using reputable map sites like Google maps and MapQuest, plus GPS technology of some kind. And, of course, it never hurts to bring along a more dated yet still handy technology, the road map. 

• So you've reached your destination, consumed more turkey than you should have, and packed up the leftovers. It's the day after Thanksgiving and you're probably thinking you can beat traffic by heading home early on Saturday. Unfortunately, this idea runs through just about every other traveler's head. Traffic can be up to 40% worse on Saturday, so spend a little extra time with those long-lost family members and head back home on Sunday instead.

If you're staying around the Pekin area during Thanksgiving, stop by our East Peoria area Ford dealer for some incredible auto service! At Velde Ford, we're committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit Velde Ford located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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3 Ford Vehicles Named Most Loved by Strategic Vision

PEKIN, Ill., – Strategic Vision is a research-based auto consultancy. They have announced the results of their Customer Love Index survey. The 3 Ford vehicles named most loved by Strategic Vision include the 2016 Ford Mustang convertible, 2016 Ford F-150, and 2016 Ford C-MAX Energi.

By compiling data from over 120 different categories, Strategic Vision computes a CLI, Customer Love Index for each vehicle. The Mustang, F-150, and Energi were the highest rated vehicles in their respective categories.

2016 Ford Mustang Convertible - Most Loved Standard Convertible Features:

• EPA-Est. MPG: 18 city/ 27 hwy
• 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 engine
• Rear View Camera
• Ford SYNC
• 17'' Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum Wheels

2016 Ford F-150 - Most Loved Full-Size Pickup Features: 

• EPA-Est. MPG: 18 city/ 24 hwy
• 2.7L V6 EcoBoost engine
• Max Trailer Tow Package
• Ford SYNC
• 17'' Silver-Painted Aluminum Wheels

2016 Ford C-MAX Energi - Most Loved Small Alternative Powertrain Car Features:

• EPA-Est. MPG: 95 city/ 81 hwy
• 2.0L Hybrid Electric Powertrain
• SmartGuage with EcoGuide
• Ford SYNC
• 17'' Machined Aluminum Wheels

To learn more about these 3 Ford vehicles named Most Loved by Strategic Vision, visit our model overview pages at VeldeFordPekin.com! Don't forget to check out our latest videos while you're there! We think you'll like what you see on our Who is Velde Ford? page, so come join our family! 

Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. We want you to enjoy your car buying experience. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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